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Raymond Murataglia as Zaur Abdullaev. Betting Tip for the fight
Undefeated prospect Raymond Murataglia will face Zaur Abdullaev in a duel for the interim world title according to the International Boxing Federation (IBF) in the lightweight category. The fight is designed for 12 rounds and will take place on May 11 in San Diego (USA) at the Pechanga Arena multi-purpose venue, which can accommodate about 16,000 spectators. The approximate start of the fight is at 03:00 Moscow time. Will the American be able to succeed in a fight with a Russian and what bets should he choose? - read in our betting tip
Command Analysis
Raymond Muratalla
USACurrent form
Raymond Murataglia is young, daring, always hungry for victories. The last time he entered the ring was in November and, let's face it, he didn't even leave any memories of Jesus Campos — a knockout in the second round. And four months before that, I took apart the experienced and cunning Tevin Farmer. So much so that the judges didn't have the slightest doubt — a unanimous decision and two belts in the bag at once: WBO NABO and NABF defense.
A fighter is one of those who works with a cool head, but with hot fists. 22 wins, 17 of them by knockout, are not like bag rides. He has already passed 101 rounds since 2016, which is a serious baggage. Interestingly, when he was still a young man, he outplayed Ryan Garcia at the Silver Gloves tournament. These are his childhood friends. Of course, life tested him too — he was knocked down in a fight with Humberto Galindo. But, as they say, it's not a shame to fall if you get up earlier than you count to ten.
Height — 173 centimeters, hands — like a conductor of a large orchestra: 183 cm. The most experienced Robert Garcia is in the corner, you can't relax with such coaches. Murataglia has already passed guys like Nakahtila, Farmer, Ndongeni and Contreras. Anyway, out of 22 fights, only five reached the final gong. I've put the others to sleep before.
Interesting betting trends
Murataglia has an impressive 77 percent knockout rate.
Zaur Abdullaev
Russian FederationCurrent form
Zaur Abdullayev is a man without loud slogans, but with a quiet, almost military tenacity. In October, he again showed that he knows how to endure, wait and explode — winning by technical knockout in the 12th round over Juan Javier Carrasco. A fighter, as they say, is not a lukewarm one. A native of Russia, he currently represents Armenia. 20 wins, one loss, 12 early. Height is 175 cm, and the arm span is... Well, then let the rivals guess for themselves.
As an amateur, he is a prize—winner in Russia and Europe. And at the pro level, he has already boxed 154 rounds since 2017. He has names on his record that cannot be ignored: defeating the legendary Jorge Linares, Roger Gutierrez and Dejan Zlatichanin. However, there was also a fall — Devin Haney stopped him in the fourth round in 2019. But that was the first time Zaur performed outside his homeland, and, as often happens, you not only beat the opponent, but also the environment.
Interesting betting trends
Abdullayev's knockout victory statistics are 60 percent.
Trends
Bet The duel will be complete
The boxers have 13 wins between them by decision of the judges.
1.88Tip and bets
Murataglia is a knockout with dynamite in his fists. His training sessions under the guidance of Robert Garcia are a sign of his quality. He hits hard, moves fast and wants to consolidate his status as a rising star. But Abdullaev is not a whipping boy. After losing to Haney, he became smarter, firmer, and the victory over Linares proved that he can surprise. His stamina and experience are like armor that Murataglia must break through. The bookmakers are betting on Raymond, and you can understand them: youth, power, and a perfect record. But we are waiting for Zaur to give a fight and drag Muratalya into the deep rounds, where his knockout ardor may fade. Murataglia will win, but he will not knock out, but will put the squeeze on the judges' decision. It will be a battle where technique and character will clash in a stubborn conning tower, and the American's striking power will be the key.
Our betting tip is Muratalya's victory on points in 2.75
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